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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Quiz Series by All India Radio, Hyderabad
On the occasion of 75 years of India’s Independence, Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations are being held across the country to instill awareness amongst the people especially the younger generation about the Freedom Struggle, Freedom Fighters and Unsung Heroes both at National and Regional levels. Regional News Unit of All India Radio, Hyderabad is partaking in National Celebrations by conducting 52 week Quiz Series and special programmes and features on various aspects of Freedom Struggle. The Quiz Series is being conducted on a weekly basis i.e. questions related to Freedom Struggle will be asked to the listeners in the 6 PM Bulletin every Monday. Participants can share the answers on airquiz75[at]gmail[dot]com along with their details and phone number. The first correct entry will be awarded with a digital certificate and a prize by All India Radio Hyderabad in association with Punjab National Bank. All citizens are requested to take part in this historic quiz series on Freedom Struggle and be part of pan India Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, informed Dr Rahul Gowlikar, Deputy Director  & Head of News, All India Radio, Hyderabad.
Special Service and Features
Shri U S P Yadav, Scientist-F, The New Deputy Director General for Bureau of Indian Standards , Chennai
Shri U S P Yadav has assumed the Charge today  as Scientist-F & Deputy Director General , Bureau of Indian Standards, Southern Regional Office, Chennai . The Jurisdiction of Southern Regional Office covers the State of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep.
In BIS, Shri U S P Yadav has worked in various capacities in Bangalore, Delhi, Guwahati Jaipur and Kolkata.
Prior to assuming charge as Deputy Director General , he had discharged his duty as Head  at New Delhi and Head  Kolkata.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director
President's Secretariat
President of India Addresses 17th Convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 17th convocation of the Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha in New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was a national icon and an exemplar of simple living, sacrifice and virtue. He was an embodiment of Indian values, and associated with the founding of the Vidyapeetha. Students of this institution have the responsibility of imbibing his ideals in their everyday lives and spreading these in society. The President said that the main purpose of education should be to build character and make a person sensitive and empathetic. An educated person is one who has a sense of philanthropy and commitment to public interest.
The President said the Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeetha has established a healthy tradition of academics, research and publications in the past 55 years. He was happy that this Vidyapeetha has a modern science faculty and that students are studying contemporary topics like environmental sciences and human rights. He was also happy to note that there is a Centre for Computer Applications as well. He said modern technology should be used for the promotion of Sanskrit. In this context, he commended the efforts of the Vidyapeetha.
Click here to see Presidents Speech
Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of State  for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually attends 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meet
Culture is the bonding force above all manmade demarcations and connects people through love and harmony- Shri Patel
Union Minister of State  for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually attended 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting on September 3, 2020. The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held through video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation. The delegates from Culture Ministries of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa participated in the meeting.
During the meeting the discussion was held on the impact of the epidemiological situation on the cultural sphere in the BRICS countries and review of the possible implementation of joint cultural online-projects within BRICS. The Minister of State for Culture addressed participants of the meeting and presented India’s perspective to strengthen the cultural cooperation within BRICS through alternative mechanisms of sharing and organizing cultural events in online format given the prevailing pandemic situation.
The Minister stated “Covid-19 has been a sad experience for us. But it has again showed us that nature does not discriminate among countries. It does not differentiate between people on the basis of caste and creed. Humans have divided the countries and defined borders by putting fences. But culture is the bonding force above all manmade demarcations and connects people through love and harmony. Therefore when we meet through such programs, we come back more enriched than before.”
Some suggestions/events proposed by Indian side in Culture Minister’s address are as below:
- To explore possibilities of hosting a Digital Online Exhibition on a Shared theme towards end of 2021 under the auspices of BRICS Alliance of Museums. And to extend full cooperation and content sharing for website envisaged under the BRICS Alliance.
- Opening the BRICS Corner under the auspices of BRICS Alliance of Libraries proposed to be inaugurated during the India’s BRICS Presidency in 2021. The Corner will disseminate information related to the history and culture of BRICS countries. The corner will display the books, periodicals and other e-resources gifted by the BRICS countries, viz, Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa.
- The National Gallery of Modern Arts, New Delhi will host the BRICS Joint Exhibition titled ‘Bonding Regions & Imagining Cultural Synergies’ under the auspices of the BRICS Alliance of Art Museums and Galleries. The exhibition is proposed to be organized in 2021 coinciding with the BRICS event that India would be hosting in 2021. The exhibition aims to present around 100 works of art from the five prestigious institutions under the BRICS Alliance.
- At the end of the meeting Declaration of the V Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Culture was agreed upon and signed by all the representatives of BRICS Nations.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Renewable energy in North Eastern Region
The renewable energy potential in North Eastern Region  from different sources is estimated to be 1,28,962 MW. As against this, 4,834.58 MW renewable capacity has been installed in NER. The details are given in Table-1 and Table-2 below:-
Table-1
Estimated potential of Renewable Energy in the North Eastern Region
|
|
S. No.
|
|
STATES / UTs
|
|
Wind Power
|
|
Small Hydro Power
|
|
Bio-Energy
|
|
Solar Power
|
|
Large Hydro Power
|
|
Total
|
|

|
|

|
||
|

|
|

|
|

|
|
1
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
274
|
|
2064.92
|
|
8
|
|
8650
|
|
50064
|
|
61060.92
|
|
2
|
|
Assam
|
|
246
|
|
201.99
|
|
220
|
|
13760
|
|
650
|
|
15077.99
|
|
3
|
|
Manipur
|
|
0
|
|
99.95
|
|
15
|
|
10630
|
|
1761
|
|
12505.95
|
|
4
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1
|
|
230.05
|
|
13
|
|
5860
|
|
2298
|
|
8402.05
|
|
5
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
0
|
|
168.9
|
|
3
|
|
9090
|
|
2131
|
|
11392.9
|
|
6
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
0
|
|
182.18
|
|
10
|
|
7290
|
|
1452
|
|
8934.18
|
|
7
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
0
|
|
266.64
|
|
2
|
|
4940
|
|
4248
|
|
9456.64
|
|
8
|
|
Tripura
|
|
0
|
|
46.86
|
|
5
|
|
2080
|
|
0
|
|
2131.86
|
|
|
|
Total 
|
|
521
|
|
3261.49
|
|
276
|
|
62300
|
|
62604
|
|
128962.49
Table-2
Renewable energy capacity installed in North Eastern Region
|
|
S. No.
|
|
STATES / UTs
|
|
Small Hydro Power
|
|
Bio-Energy
|
|
Solar Power
|
|
Large Hydro Power
|
|
Total installed Capacity
|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|
1
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
131.11
|
|
0
|
|
11.23
|
|
1115.00
|
|
1257.34
|
|
2
|
|
Assam
|
|
34.11
|
|
2.00
|
|
112.93
|
|
350.00
|
|
499.34
|
|
3
|
|
Manipur
|
|
5.45
|
|
0
|
|
12.25
|
|
105.00
|
|
122.70
|
|
4
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
32.53
|
|
13.80
|
|
4.15
|
|
322.00
|
|
372.48
|
|
5
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
36.47
|
|
0
|
|
7.88
|
|
60.00
|
|
104.35
|
|
6
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
30.67
|
|
0
|
|
3.04
|
|
75.00
|
|
108.71
|
|
7
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
52.11
|
|
0
|
|
4.65
|
|
2282.00
|
|
2338.76
|
|
8
|
|
Tripura
|
|
16.01
|
|
0
|
|
14.89
|
|
0
|
|
30.90
|
|
|
|
Total 
|
|
338.46
|
|
15.80
|
|
171.02
|
|
4309.00
|
|
4834.58
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is targeting achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 for the whole country, including NE states.
This information was given by the Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat" showcases in Telangana Foundation Day Celebration at Punjab Raj Bhawan
Fostering the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat" , the Telangana Foundation Day was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at Punjab Raj Bhawan.
The event organized jointly by Punjab Raj Bhawan and the Administration of UT, Chandigarh, served as a platform to celebrate the oneness of India and the harmonious coexistence of different cultures.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh Banwari Lal Purohit, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh emphasized the significance of promoting cultural exchange and fostering harmonious coexistence. He said that the strength of our country lies in its unity, where each state contributes to the rich fabric of our collective identity.
He said that Telangana is the youngest state in the country. The formation of Telangana marked a historic moment in our country's journey towards decentralization and inclusive governance. He added that Telangana is a state where traditions and customs blend seamlessly with modernity. The region is known for its Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb culture .
The evening unfolded with a vibrant cultural extravaganza that showcased the rich heritage of Telangana through mesmerizing dance performances and melodious music. The attendees were captivated by the graceful movements of the traditional folk dances, such as Gussadi and Lambadi, which resonated with the soul of Telangana. The melodies of the classical Carnatic music and the energetic beats of the dappu drum enthralled the audience, filling the air with an atmosphere of joy and celebration.
The event was graced by dignitaries, including Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Arun Sood, President, BJP, Mr. Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and Mr. Dharam Pal, Adviser to Administrator, UT, Chandigarh.
Special Service and Features
Officials of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs visit Best Practices of Kudumbashree in Ernakulam
(Two- Day Workshop on 'Innovative Approach Towards Urban Poverty Alleviation' concluded by sharing the Best Practices of States/ Union Territories
Kochi: The officials of Housing and Urban Affairs visited the Best Practices of Kudumbashree in NULM. The team including Shri. Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, DAY-NULM, Dr. Madhu Rani Teotia, Director, DAY- NULM, Ms. Shalini Pandey, Director, PM SVANidhi, and other officials from the Ministry visited Kudumbashree Initiative for Business Solutions-KIBS at Kochi Metro & Water Metro. The team also paid a visit to Samridhi Hotel at Kochi Corporation run by Kudumbashree which serves affordable meals at Rs.10. The team made interactions with Shri. Loknath Behra, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, and Kudumbashree NHG members.
Whereas the officials from other states visited the CLF activities and Convergences with the Urban Local Bodies at Thrissur Corporation and Women's Food Court, Thrissur, Harithakarmasena- Women Enterprises in Waste Management at Kunnamkulam Municipality, City Livelihood Centre through convergence with ULB and Tourism Department at Guruvayoor Municipality, Kudumbashree Premium Food Court.
On the last day of the National Workshop on 'Innovative Approach Towards Urban Poverty Alleviation', two Technical Sessions were held on 'International Best Practices in Urban Poverty Reduction' and 'Convergence for Inclusive Urban Livelihoods'.
Shri. Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, DAY-NULM moderated the first Technical Session- 'International Best Practices in Urban Poverty Reduction'. Dr. Ravi Chandra, Livelihoods & Value Chain Specialist, UNDP, Shri. Abhishek Anand, Partner, MicroSave, Ms. Manvita Baradi, Director, Urban Management Centre , Ms, Sanskriti Shree, Centre for Civil Society and Dr Monish Jose, Assistant Professor, Kerala Institute of Local Administration  were the panelists of the session.
Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph, Principal Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala was the moderator of the Technical Session-'Convergence for Inclusive Livelihoods'. The panelists of the session included Ms. Prakriti Mehtha, Deputy Advisor, Quality Council of India, Ms. Panchami Choudhury, State Mission Director, Assam, Ms, Amruta, Lighthouse Community, Pune, Ms. Meghna Malhotra, Deputy Director, UMC and Shri. Jahamgeer. S, Programme Officer , Kudumbashree.
The Two-Day Workshop on 'Innovative Approach Towards Urban Poverty Alleviation' concluded by sharing the Best Practices of States/ Union Territories.
Vice President's Secretariat
India and Zambia historically share warm and friendly relations: Vice President
Welcome to Zambia as a member of the International Solar Alliance and hope for an early ratification of the Framework Agreement by Zambia;
Interacts with Parliamentary Delegation from Zambia
The Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu has said that India and Zambia historically share warm and friendly relations based on common values such as commitment to democracy, liberty, equality and rule of law. He was interacting with the Parliamentary Delegation from Zambia led by Dr. Patrick Matibini, Speaker, National Assembly of Zambia who called on him, here today.
The Vice President said that both India and Zambia are working together for the mutual benefit and prosperity of their people.
Shri Naidu said that India was one of the first countries to recognize Zambia after its independence in 1964. Our warm and friendly bilateral relations have evolved and strengthened over the years and the visit of President of India to Zambia this year has given a fresh impetus to these ties, he added.
The Vice President expressed his appreciation for Zambia’s unwavering commitment to democracy since its independence and the peaceful transfer of power in Zambia after every election. He also lauded Zambia for maintaining friendly and cordial relationships with all the 8 nations that surround it.
Shri Naidu welcomed Zambia as a member of the International Solar Alliance and expressed hope for an early ratification of the Framework Agreement by Zambia. He also assured that India would do its best to promote renewable energy including solar technologies to enhance incomes and to safeguard global environment.
The Vice President expressed pleasure that India-Zambia bilateral cooperation extended to a variety of sectors, such as health, education, capacity building, energy and infrastructure. India is willing to extend cooperation in mutually identified areas, he added.
Shri Naidu also welcomed frequent exchanges between the two parliaments and said that such interactions would be beneficial in sharing experience & learning from each other’s best practices. He said that the Indian Parliament would be happy to associate with the Zambian Parliament in any specific area, including training of its officials in the institutional or technical human resource development.
Shri Naidu thanked Zambia wholeheartedly for its continued support to India’s candidature to various international forums and UN agencies. He conveyed his best wishes for the peace, progress and prosperity of Zambia and well-being and good health of the friendly people of Zambia.
Ministry of Finance
Signing of Inter-Governmental Agreement for exchange of country by country reports between India and the United States of America
India and the United States of America have today, the 27th March, 2019, signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement for Exchange of Country-by-Country  Reports. The Agreement was signed by Shri P.C.Mody, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes and Mr. Kenneth I. Juster, Ambassador of the United States of America to India on behalf of the two countries. This Agreement for Exchange of CbC Reports, alongwith the Bilateral Competent Authority Arrangement between the two Competent Authorities, will enable both the countries to automatically exchange CbC Reports filed by the ultimate parent entities of Multinational Enterprises  in the respective jurisdictions, pertaining to the years commencing on or after 1st January, 2016. It would also obviate the need for Indian subsidiary companies of US MNEs to do local filing of the CbC Reports, thereby reducing the compliance burden.
India has already signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement  for Exchange of CbC Reports, which has enabled exchange of CbC Reports with 62 jurisdictions.
Filing of CbC Reports by the ultimate parent entity of an MNE group to the prescribed Authority in the jurisdiction in which it is a resident and exchange of such CbC Reports by the Competent Authority of the said jurisdiction with the Competent Authorities of other jurisdictions in which the group has one or more of its constituent entities, are the minimum standards required under the Action 13 Report of OECD/G20 BEPS Project in which India is an active participant.
A CbC Report has aggregated country-by-country information relating to the global allocation of income, the taxes paid, and certain other indicators of an MNE group. It also contains a list of all the constituent entities of an MNE group operating in a particular jurisdiction and the nature of the main business activity of each such constituent entity. MNE groups having global consolidated revenue of 750 Million Euros or more  in a year are required to file CbC Reports in their parent entity’s jurisdiction. The INR equivalent of 750 Million Euros has been prescribed as INR 5500 Crore in Indian rules. This information will enable an enhanced level of assessment of tax risk by both tax administrations.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Rajbhasa Diwas 2021 Observed at Paradip Port Trust
Coinciding with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav celebrations, Rajbhasa Diwas was observed by the Paradip Port Trust. Shri A.K. Bose, Dy.Chairman, PPT administered the Rajbhasha pledge to HoDs, Dy.HoDs and other senior officials in the Board Room. Similarly, the Rajbhasha pledge was also administered in the offices by respective controlling authority.
Under the guidance of Shri N.K.Patnaik, Sr. Welfare Officer, PPT, a competition on creative writing using Rajbhasa was held among the PPT employees. Rajbhasa Diwas is being celebrated on 14th September every year as Rajbhasa was adopted by the Constitution as the Official language of the country on 14th September 1949. From the day of adoption Rajbhasha is being used in all Central Govt. offices and spreading its cultural heritage and values among the people of the country and abroad.
Special Service and Features
CHENNAI PORT AUTHORITY – LIFE CERTIFICATE 2022 VERIFICATION
The Life Certificate 2022 verification Pensioners/Family pensioners of Chennai Port Authority, EDLB & PO  will commence from 01.11.2022. To avoid the inconvenience of coming in person to Chennai Port office, the following options of submitting life certificate are suggested:
OPTION - I :
Submit online Digital Life Certificates through Jeevan Pramaan:
Visit website www.jeevanpraman.gov.in, click on “locate a centre” & enter your Area Pin code, Select the centre closest to your residence. Carry your Pension book, Bank pass book & Aadhar card to the centre. Register your fingerprint & complete the process.
OPTION- II
LIFE CERTIFICATES MAY BE SENT THROUGH COURIER/SPEED POST:
The Life Certificate 2020 format may be downloaded from the Chennai Port Authority website - www.chennaiport.gov.in. Signature may be obtained from the Branch Manager of the Pension disbursing Bank. Attestation on the photo with name, designation & seal of the Manager is mandatory. The attested life certificate may be sent through courier/speed post to Chennai Port on or before 31/12/2022.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The practice of dispatching Life Certificate forms to Pensioners/Family pensioners individually has been dispensed with.
This press release is issued by secretary, Chennai port Authority
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Cases of Child Marriage
As per ‘The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006’, any marriage where either of the contracting party is a child at the time of the marriage is voidable at the option of the contracting parties if they approach the court within two years of attaining their majority. The total number of child marriage cases reported, as per National Crime Records Bureau reports, during the last five years is given below:
State-wise number of child marriage cases reported during the last five years
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Number of Cases registered during the year
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
2015
|
|
2016
|
|
2017
|
|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
16
|
|
16
|
|
15
|
|
19
|
|
15
|
|
2
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
Assam
|
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
14
|
|
23
|
|
58
|
|
4
|
|
Bihar
|
|
1
|
|
10
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
17
|
|
5
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
6
|
|
8
|
|
1
|
|
6
|
|
Goa
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
7
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
12
|
|
16
|
|
9
|
|
12
|
|
6
|
|
8
|
|
Haryana
|
|
17
|
|
15
|
|
14
|
|
14
|
|
18
|
|
9
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
4
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
5
|
|
10
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
1
|
|
12
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
26
|
|
44
|
|
35
|
|
51
|
|
65
|
|
13
|
|
Kerala
|
|
11
|
|
19
|
|
13
|
|
8
|
|
15
|
|
14
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
6
|
|
15
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
5
|
|
15
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
16
|
|
14
|
|
24
|
|
16
|
|
20
|
|
16
|
|
Manipur
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
17
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
18
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
20
|
|
Odisha
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
15
|
|
17
|
|
21
|
|
Punjab
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
|
8
|
|
22
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
5
|
|
5
|
|
6
|
|
12
|
|
6
|
|
23
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
24
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
56
|
|
47
|
|
77
|
|
55
|
|
55
|
|
25
|
|
Telangana
|
||
|
13
|
|
15
|
|
19
|
|
25
|
|
26
|
|
Tripura
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
27
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
5
|
|
10
|
|
4
|
|
3
|
|
4
|
|
28
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
29
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
43
|
|
37
|
|
40
|
|
41
|
|
49
|
|
30
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
31
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
32
|
|
D&N Haveli
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
33
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
34
|
|
Delhi UT
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
35
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
36
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
1
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
||
|
Total
|
|
222
|
|
280
|
|
293
|
|
326
|
|
395
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.